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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 577.71 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 577.71 and 320.67 is: 442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 577.71 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/577.71 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 577.71 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 185,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,254.27/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.09

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